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This programme shows, without commentary, the life of people and priests in a parish in the West of Ireland where the population is 100% Roman Catholic. We first see a priest administering the Sacr...ament of the Sick to an old lady in her home. Then we see the market, part of a game of hurling, and part of the Religious Instruction class at a local school. The priests are fully part of the life of the parish - we see one of them singing at a village social. Next morning he leads his congregation in the celebration of the Mass and Holy Communion. The film ends with the baptism of the newest member of the community.
This programme shows, without commentary, the life of people and priests in a parish in the West of Ireland where the population is 100% Roman Catholic. We first see a priest administering the Sacr...ament of the Sick to an old lady in her home. Then we see the market, part of a game of hurling, and part of the Religious Instruction class at a local school. The priests are fully part of the life of the parish - we see one of them singing at a village social. Next morning he leads his congregation in the celebration of the Mass and Holy Communion. The film ends with the baptism of the newest member of the community.
| Module code and title: | AD208, Man's religious quest |
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| Item code: | AD208; 08 |
| First transmission date: | 08-07-1978 |
| Published: | 1978 |
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| Restrictions on use: | |
| Duration: | 00:24:32 |
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| Producer: | Nuala O'Faolain |
| Contributors: | Gerard Kenny; James O'Brien |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Christianity; Ireland; Roman Catholicism |
| Footage description: | Shots of the countryside around the parish of Mullagh, over which the church congregation is heard reciting the creed. One of the parish's priests is seen visiting a sick woman. He administers Holy Annointing and Holy Communion to her inside her house. The priest interviews a man and his wife. They explain what their religion means to them. Shots of Mullagh market. A primary school class are seen reciting the creed. Afterwards the teacher questions them on details of religious instruction. Film of a secondary school hurling match, watched by villagers and priests. Two boys are seen playing the game at home. They then join their parents for the saying of the Rosary. The parents add comments in voice over. Brief shots of village scenes. Film of a parish dance. One of the priests sings a traditional Irish song. Shots of traditional dancing. Shots of parishioners assembling outside their church, over which the creed is recited by the congregation. A series of extracts are shown from the mass itself. An old parishioner is interviewed by one of the priests. She gives her views on the afterlife and the influence of God in her life. Film of the baptism cerrmony. The programme ends with further film of the area of Mullagh, with voice-over recitation of part of the creed. |
| Master spool number: | OU2772 |
| Production number: | 00525_3430 |
| Videofinder number: | 3600 |
| Available to public: | no |
